Conor McGregor issued a message of thanks to fans for their support while confirming his aunt's death was not linked to coronavirus.
The UFC superstar urged his followers to 'be there for friends and family' in a social media post.
Taking to Instagram, the 31-year-old wrote: "I am grateful for the kind wishes and sympathy for my Auntie’s passing.
"I want to clear up that it has been confirmed she was not a victim of coronavirus.
"As we prepare for her funeral I know that many of us will confront the virus in the weeks ahead As I gather with my family I ask you all to make an extra effort to be there for friends and family during the stressful days ahead And from my family, thank you for your support at this sad time."
The Dubliner paid an emotional tribute to his aunt Anne last night while claiming Ireland had 'contained' the virus which has caused a global pandemic.
McGregor revealed that he was due to broadcast live to American television about his whiskey brand when he got the news that his aunt had passed away.
Alongside a number of pictures with his daughter Croia and other family photos, he wrote: "These photos are from the other day at a studio in Dublin’s City centre.
"I was to announce to the world my @properwhiskey donation to @Tunnel2Towers . A great day! A proud day, I brought my family with me to the studio. Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows,
"I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister.
"This stupid f****** virus. What the f*** is happening. I took my family to bull island. Looked out at the sea. Took a deep breath. Thank f***! Lord thank you.
"Stay tight people! We are all we got. Rest in Peace Anne Moore I love you."
McGregor also issued a hopeful message of positivity, believing that Ireland had 'contained' the deadly virus.
"Ireland you amazing, amazing country," he wrote.
"I believe we have this virus contained. And through this containment, we actually may have gone and contained them all."
